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Harrisburg, PA vs Naperville, IL

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- The median age of a home in Harrisburg is 58.4% older than the median age of a home in Naperville.
 Harrisburg, PANaperville, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age77  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$493,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.9$11.0
 Homes Owned30.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented54.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Harrisburg, PANaperville, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,440$1,840
 Studio Apartment$810  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,700$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,480$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Harrisburg, PANaperville, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other9.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Harrisburg, PANaperville, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99921.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock3.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock25.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Harrisburg, PANaperville, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock28.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.9%12.2%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 9 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 8 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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